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Old 09-07-2009
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Speedo jumping

I've been having this issue for a while but it was only happening like every couple months. Now today, when I hit my brakes pretty hard the speedo wont stop jumping all over. It only jumps when I'm stopped. And it jumps to about 10-15mph. I was wondering if my speed sensors may be dirty. I'm not sure.

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check ur ground battery cable.
 
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wouldn't my battery light flash if that was the issue
 
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check that the speed sensors are seated and connected properly
 
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my rpm gauge does the same thing. from what i understand, its a cluster problem. maybe try cleaning all the contacts on the speed sensor and in the cluster. ive never gotten around to doing it.
 
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nope. ground cable was loose. Fixed it. At least for now it did. I'll check it tonight after I drive for a while.
 
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confirmed. its fixed. thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by mlw20lu
check ur ground battery cable.
good call! That's not an obvious first thing to check
 
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Originally Posted by joatmon
good call! That's not an obvious first thing to check
he has experience...
 
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